Senior Security Researcher – Kernel & Firmware Exploitation

Research Innovations Inc; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Office game room

Job summary

Research Innovations Inc. is seeking a Senior Security Researcher to independently explore and exploit complex systems, from kernels to embedded platforms, with Top Secret/SCI clearance.

You will lead advanced vulnerability research across operating systems and hardware stacks, translating findings into actionable insights for defense and homeland security. The role emphasizes deep technical problem-solving, collaboration with senior researchers, and mentorship to advance tools, methodologies,

Qualifications

• Proven vulnerability research on real-world systems with minimal guidance.
• Deep understanding of operating system internals (Windows, Linux, macOS) and kernel subsystems.
• Reverse engineered complex binaries, firmware, or kernel components.
• Developed proof-of-concept exploits or mitigations with real impact.
• Knowledge of exploit mitigations such as ASLR, DEP/NX, stack canaries, CFI.
• Wrote research tooling in Python/C/C++ to support analysis.
• Collaborated with researchers to influence research direction.
• Communicated complex concepts clearly in writing and discussion.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced vulnerability research across OS, kernels, firmware, hypervisors, embedded platforms, and complex stacks.
• Scope ambiguous attack surfaces and drive research from hypothesis to validated findings.
• Perform deep reverse engineering and in-memory analysis of compiled binaries across architectures.
• Design and execute novel exploitation techniques and mitigation evaluations.
• Analyze undocumented system behavior and extend tooling to support goals.
• Collaborate with senior researchers to shape technical direction and review work.
• Translate technical findings into actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Contribute to research culture through mentorship and improved workflows.

Skills

Reverse engineering

OS internals

Exploit development

Programming tooling

Collaboration

Technical writing

Job description

Research Innovations Inc. is seeking a Senior Security Researcher to independently explore and exploit complex systems, from kernels to embedded platforms, with Top Secret/SCI clearance.

You will lead advanced vulnerability research across operating systems and hardware stacks, translating findings into actionable insights for defense and homeland security. The role emphasizes deep technical problem-solving, collaboration with senior researchers, and mentorship to advance tools, methodologies,